families – Kindy Play

Welcome to a recap of our heartwarming and engaging F for Family Week in kindergarten! This week was filled with exciting activities that celebrated the importance of family, friendship, and creativity in our lives.

As a kindergarten teacher, I take great care in setting up our classroom each week, filled with wonderful ideas and intentions for our learning adventures. However, one of the beautiful aspects of teaching young minds is that their learning often takes on a life of its own, sometimes looking very different from what I had originally planned in my head. And you know what? That’s perfectly okay – in fact, it’s often where the magic happens.

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Each week, I carefully plan out our activities, envisioning engaged students eagerly participating in structured lessons and projects. But as any experienced teacher knows, flexibility is key when working with young learners. Their curiosity, creativity, and unique perspectives often lead us down unexpected paths, and it’s in these moments that true learning flourishes.

Monday: Focused on F

We started the week by diving into the letter F! We brainstormed words that start with F and practiced forming uppercase and lowercase F’s out of playdough. This set the stage for a week of learning and fun centered around the letter F.

As always we continued on with our directed drawing of the week. F is for fox. It is so remarkable how their individuality shines in these activities. We had baby foxes and purple foxes and everything in between!

Tuesday: Special Guest Teacher and “There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Rose”

Tuesday was extra special as we welcomed a wonderful guest teacher to our classroom. We enjoyed reading “There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Rose” and engaged in fun craft activities inspired by the book. It was a day filled with laughter, learning, and creativity.

Wednesday: Valentine’s Day Celebration

Valentine’s Day fell on Wednesday, and we celebrated with a focus on kindness and friendship. We exchanged cards and gifts with our friends, spreading love and joy throughout the classroom. The afternoon was filled with excitement as we opened our cards and gifts, expressing gratitude for the thoughtfulness of our friends.

Thursday: Celebrating Our Families

Thursday was all about celebrating our families. We had special tables set up with activities that honored the unique characteristics of each family. In our sensory tub, we explored sensory dough and family character figures. We also read “My Family Your Family” and took the time to compare, contrast, and celebrate the diversity of our families.

At the story workshop table, we had the opportunity to share stories about our families using the family character figures. We also took time to create beautiful family portraits, capturing the love and connection we feel for our families.

Friday: Wrapping Up with F for Fox Crafts

To conclude our F for Family Week, we engaged in a fun and creative craft activity. We made F for fox letter crafts, adding our own unique touches to our foxes. It was a fantastic way to end a week filled with learning, creativity, and appreciation for our families.

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In conclusion, F for Family Week was a heartwarming and enriching experience for all of us. It reinforced the importance of family, celebrated friendship, and fostered a sense of community in our classroom. We look forward to more adventures and learning experiences in the weeks to come!

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